Storm|Maelstrom

[Devon]

"Um..okay I'll try."

[Kender Bard]

Thunderstike spoke slowly, so that Devon could understand each word:

I can be found amongst lions
I can be found amongst humanity's beasts.
I reside in the hearts of mighty monarchs
Or in the black soul of tyrants.
The poor man has me if he lives life well
The rich man has me simply by virtue of his greed.
What am I?

[Devon]

Devon thought long and hard about it. "Hm...are you...Pride.."

[Kender Bard]

Thunder rumbled and lightning struck down in the distance as Thunderstrike gave a great roar, then cheered, "That is correct! Very good, very good. I will now tell you what all of the Storms must do now before I give them a blessing from the Elements. Carry this message to whomever you deem necessary. All the Storms must purge themselves of the unrightful pride in their hearts. Pride is only warranted when one does something of great achievement - the Storms have not done this. They wallow in their pride, thinking themselves superior - for what? The Storms must give themselves in servitude to those they once enslaved for a season, starting with the beginning of summer and ending with the first leaf falls of autumn."

He rumbled and said, "And you have earned yourself your ride. Where would you have me take you?"

[Devon]

"Well, after I deliever your message..how about we fly over the land..we don't have to stop anywhere..just take an overhead view of the world."

[Kender Bard]

"It will be done," Thunderstrike promises. "You have only to return to me."

[Devon]

Devon nods. "Okay Thunderstrike I'll deliver the message to Lord Shadow and the people." Devon bows again then runs off back to Maelstrom.

[Northen Light36]

Shadow follows Devon up the mountian and bows before Thunderstrike. "Forgive us for disturbing you, Thunderstrike," he begins. "But I must discuss what Devon tells me you wish of us."

[Kender Bard]

Thunderstrike makes a noise that's half-sneer, half-snort. "Does the idea not sit well with you, human?" He adjusts himself and peers at them all carefully. "I am listening. Tell me what you wish."

[Devon]

"Well, I had the idea that maybe..the Storms could go to one of the people that we've enslaved before..and help them rebuild after all the trouble that just passed."

[Northen Light36]

Shadow looks up nervously at Thunderstrike. "I would do what you would suggest, and willingly, myself. But many of my people would not and to suggest it to them would cause a revolt. I am trying to change things, but a dead man can change nothing and that is what I'd be if I suggested it. Even Devon's idea might cause anger, but it would be trouble I could manage."

[Kender Bard]

The dragon contemplates the quandry and says, "The Wind and the Waters are long, long overdue for retribution. But I see your problem. Still, those who collect other humans as slaves must undergo my original edict. Those who do not may simply aid you in the rebuilding of Ronduin and aiding Talen'sul in whatever they desire. The slavers may not answer to you, but they will answer to me, I bet." He smiles, revealing all his sharp teeth. "Order them to me, and tell them to bring their slaves, but not why, merely that I have spoken and request their presence. Will that do?"

[Devon]

"I'm no leader..but I think that works.."

[Northen Light36]

Shadow chuckles and nods. "That works for me, although I hope for your sake you find no need to eat them," he comments. "I fear they'd taste as foul as their tempers are. It shall be done Thunderstrike. Thank you for your understanding. Come on Devon, let's go annouce Thunderstrike's request."

[Devon]

Devon nods and follows Lord Shadow